A 53-year-old African-American man presented with the complaint of episodic pain and swelling in his shoulder, wrists, metacarpophalangeal, interphalangeal, knee, and ankle joints for 16 years. He was diagnosed with scrofuloderma 16 years prior when he completed 4-drug antituberculosis therapy for 9 months. He subsequently developed multiple joint pain and swelling. He denied joint stiffness or diurnal variation in symptoms. There were no identifiable factors that triggered the symptoms. His symptoms lasted from several hours to a few days and subsided spontaneously.
Rheumatism is indeed a very dangerous disease. Sometimes, you may not be sure whether it is rheumatism with certain symptoms. Contact rheumatologist in OKC.
Rhrumatism Symptoms One of the type of rheumatism is Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, called muscle and soft tissue rheumatism, is characterized by widespread pain. Here, the pain is not caused by the jo…
Palindromic rheumatism has similarities with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its prodromes but also has distinct features. This Review explores the concept of palindromic rheumatism as part of the RA continuum and outlines an updated paradigm for this unique syndrome.
Entzündliches Rheuma ist eine schmerzvolle Krankheit, die richtige Ernährung spielt eine wesentliche Rolle, doch wie muss die passende Ernährung eigentlich aussehen?
What is polymyalgia rhuematica? Discover the causes and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica and what natural treatment for polymyalgia rhuematica are available.
Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints but can cause other symptoms. Discover its effects on the skin, lungs, eyes, and more. View an infographic too.
Genetics may predispose you to rheumatoid arthritis, but it may take a trigger to actually spur development of the disease. Find out the top triggers and what you can do to reduce your risk of RA.
With 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you probably know someone who has the condition. Specifically, you probably know a woman living with RA, given that we are up to three times more likely to have it than men. And the fact that women (still) handle more household tasks than men — things like bending down to clean or pick up dirty laundry, or standing while washing dishes — only makes matters worse, because you're never quite sure if your achy joints are caused by your everyday activities, or are a sign of something more serious. My mother...
My assessment: bad PR for Palindromic Rheumatism A few months ago, I wrote a post about Palindromic Rheumatism (PR). I had met a nurse who said her Rheumatoid Arthritis was “palindromic.” The symptoms come and go. She told me it was a rare form of Rheumatoid Arthritis which did not cause permanent damage, but was 50% ...
These 4 things could be in the way of you managing your chronic pain and you probably haven't even considered them.
Dr Peter Lloyd of Seaside Rheumatology & Wellness Center, Encinitas, CA offers Diagnosis & Treatment Options for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Call us at 760-509-2429
A long-time RA patient shares 10 lessons she's learned since receiving her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
Inflammation lies at the root of most diseases. Learn the worst causes of inflammation, how to avoid them and 10 ways you can reduce inflammation
The rheumatoid factor is an antibody present in the blood of many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors measure the level of rheumatoid factor by performing a blood test. A positive rheumatoid factor test means that the level of rheumatoid factor in the patient’s blood is considered to be high. Rheumatoid…
The Best Natural Remedies For PMR-Polymyalgia rheumatica and My struggle dealing with an autoimmune disease, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR).
Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling autoimmune disease that effects the joints of the body. Discover natural support strategies to help RA.
What a Rheumatologist does at first visit, the rheumatologist will try to provide you with a treatment that will surely suppress the symptoms
Part of living with RA is the rheumatoid arthritis flare up. In this post, RA patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares the beginner's guide to a flare.
Learn more about polymyalgia rheumatica, the second most common form of autoimmune rheumatic disease.
We found a new infographic for Raynaud’s on Twitter that is a good complement to the one we recently developed, and wanted to share it with our members and followers. It’s great that new resources are being developed for building awareness of this widespread but little known disorder!
Raynaud’s syndrome is a disorder involving spasm of the blood vessels in an extremity that is not due to an underlying condition. Raynaud’s disease is a spasm of the blood vessels, which is due to
Everything you want to know about rheumatoid arthritis, a widespread autoimmune inflammatory disorder.
First, let me make mention that yesterday, February 2, was World Rheumatoid Awareness Day. RA is the original beast in my world, having brought with it the disability and the broken feets and the C…
A long-time RA patient shares 10 lessons she's learned since receiving her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
Physician-scientist Dr. Diana Girnita's revolutionary direct-pay rheumatology practice specializes in the diagnosis & treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases.
Pleural empyema refers to a collection of pus in the pleural cavity which may contain gas locules. Empyema is usually unilateral and most often occurs as a complication of pneumonia or perforated o...
An overview about arthritis its types, symptoms and management and a quick review on ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis
A long-time RA patient shares 10 lessons she's learned since receiving her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
Here’s why rheumatoid arthritis progresses, what to expect at every stage of RA, and how to stop it.
If it weren’t so debilitating, I’d be ok Maybe it’s the pain, but today I felt weary. Sara’s words resonated: “My doctor shrugged it off after the blood test. If the pain in my hands wasn’t so debilitating then I would be ok, but I’m still kind of worried.” The left side of my cervical ...
"This is the face of RA."
RA pain and inflammation affect more than just your joints. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis you might not expect include rashes, bruises, and chest pain.
Everything you want to know about rheumatoid arthritis, a widespread autoimmune inflammatory disorder.
Many people don’t realize it, but exercise can help relieve joint pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Movement not only increases range of motion but improves flexibility, strengthens supporting muscles, and brings blood flow and healing properties to the joint. As part of a warmup or exercise circuit, these five exercises can help in managing joint pain.
Diet for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Aromalief is a blog that contains the best foods for people with RA. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the specific foods that will help improve Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms.
From medications, to chores, to doctor appointments, to having some “me” time, this is what a day with RA looks like.
Chronic pain & rheumatoid arthritis; can mindfulness reduce RA symptoms? Learn how to increase mindfulness & reduce chronic pain.
Signs and symptoms of RA occur in the wrists, hands, or feet. While there are many, here are the top 4 symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
"Dreading the doctor is a common symptom of fighting a chronic illness."
